Bob Mintzer & WDR BIG BAND: Reflections on Count Basie | Full Concert

With the program "Reflections on Count Basie," the WDR Big Band under the direction of its principal conductor Bob Mintzer pays tribute to the successful U.S. jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie. With this respectful and daring tribute, Mintzer masters the balancing act from the past to the present. Produced June 29, 2018 at the Philharmonie in Cologne, Germany.
Count Basie - this name stands for lived big band history. Apart from brief interruptions, Basie led his own band for almost half a century from 1935 onwards. And provided his musicians with ever novel compositions, with which he set standards in orchestral swing at the time.
Tracklist:
01 - Cute [0:00]
02 - Basie Groove [6:48]
03 - Back to Basie [15:06]
04 - Shiny Stockings [23:30]
05 - Run for your Life [29:44]
06 - Up Basie [37:59]
07 - Basies Blues [45:08]
08 - April in Paris [55:10]
09 - Off Basie [1:01:33]
10 - One O’Clock Jump [1:07:52]
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[@user-fh4uw9ju4f]

I had the privilege to hear Mr.Basie and his outstanding band here in Stockholm,more than 30 years ago,and that was the best thing you can do…with your pants on !! ❤❤❤❤ And you guys are just awesome,I wish I could have been in the audience and listen to you live❤❤❤❤

[@larrytasker7043]

Best big band in the world. Great soloists. Drummer -great feel, and fills right on. Love Basie stuff.We play a lot of his music back in our band in Whanganui New Zealand. Love the laid back groove.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you and greetings to New Zealand!

[@RustyTonesJr]

This band is on point. Gotta give credit to the drummer. He's killin' it.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, JD!

[@ravamusictube]

This is my favorite Big Band, great sound, great solos.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Mauricio, thank you for your warm words!

[@evelioroque3706]

Paul Heller, what a German tribute to the late Michael Brecker! Karolina Strassmayer excellent in all her solos. A brilliant performance from brilliant musicians under the direction of the great Bob Mintzer!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!😊

[@pedroiglesiasicm]

Realmente o som do Paul lembra muito do Brecker! Sensacional!

[@zenchord]

Fantastic!

[@martygillespie5486]

This is my first exposure to WDR. Great band with great soloists. But of all of them, Billy Test is really special. There are some musicians like Monk, Sonny, Charlie, Chick and Michael Brecker, that seem to have an unending wellspring of ideas that flow effortlessly through them and their instruments. I think Billy is one of those special few. More of him please. Again, great band. Truly enjoyable.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍Marty, welcome to our channel and if you like, ... watch his portrait kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpe2gYute9iUlZY

[@philroymt]

An outstanding and best ever tribute to Count Basie, by the Best Big Band...Dankeschön

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🙏

[@jonelder9623]

Strassmayer's sax solo at 51:00 on the Basie's Blues chart is as good as it gets. Love the WDR Big Band, they always get the job done in superb fashion. Less is always more. The Count of Red Bank, New Jersey smiles down on these folks.

[@docsaxman]

That's cause Karolina and Andy were living in NYC awhile back, and brought that "thang" with 'em back to Germany!!! I hung with both of 'em.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Docsaxman! 😉👍

[@jasongarey8329]

The likeness to Count's charts and notable soloists are uncanny. Great work Bob and band.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊Jason!

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

First class band and I like the most unique solos of Ludwig Nuss in "Shiny Stockings" and Billy Test in the next "Run for... Thanks all ✨💎

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Pavel! Thanks a lot!

[@manfreddolling812]

Ein großes Kompliment an die WDR BIG BAND, welch ein wunderbarer Sound; absolute Klasse, Weltklasse. Danke.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Manfred, vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen! Da gibt es noch mehr zum Stöbern auf unserem Kanal 😉!

[@MrHoothaven]

I hadn’t heard mintzer for a long time a wonderful writer. Thanks for sharing

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Compedgesaalbach13]

WDR is by far a class organization. Talent in every respect. Such a pleasure to see the influence of Bob Mintzer with these Basie standards taken to new dimensions. Thanks for sharing.

[@previllazz]

Bob Mintzer, a truly master. One of my hero!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 previjazz!

[@mathiusus]

That Trombone on Shiny Stockings *killed it*

[@gangdoplanko768]

Best solo please

[@suonareiltrombone]

A Great Director with an Amazing Big Band ! Thanks to exist ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hello Sandro, thank you for watching us!

[@MVO884]

I love Billy Test playing alot, he is a real complimentry to this great big band.

[@BillyTestMusic]

Thanks, Mike!

[@MVO884]

@@BillyTestMusic I can hear, you feel happy with John and Hans, feels natural for me. Great job. greets

[@hornplayer410]

Super , WDR Big Band Tip Top! Billy Test Piano Solo ,,April In Paris“ großartig, awesome und so gefühlvoll!

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Museale Kammermusik streng Note für Note: perfekt…Mir fehlt die Freude: niemand lächelt mal bei der Arbeit.

[@robertodetree1049]

Super! ein Vergnügen diese Welt Klasse Musiker zu hören. Bob Mintzer, ein toller Komponist/ Arrangeur/ Saxophonist/ Dirigent!

[@miraclebigevent142]

I've just heard the first song of this concert and it is wonderful for this Basie fan of many years. Bob Mintzer did do a CD around 2003 or so of all Basie songs, so he very familiar with the Count and his material. Wow... just Wow. The Count lives on.

[@paxwallacejazz]

I grew up playing "Cute" and Kid from the Red Bank and Shiny Stockings with my high school Stage Band.

[@robpelick7460]

Me too!

[@PaulMcKendrick]

Sublime arrangements, deftly skilful in all the solos. Outstanding.

[@SacWebDeveloper]

Hot dang! So excited to see them play the LACMA on Friday. I ❤️ Jazz!

[@massimoraschilla7946]

Amazing !!!

[@UrsulaDehler1923]

❤️❤️❤️ mein Halbgott Bob Mintzer. Was für eine super Band!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Vielen Dank, violinus! Wir sind sehr froh darüber, dass Bob unser Chefdirigent ist und in dieser Woche seit 1,5 Jahren das erste Mal wieder mit uns produzieren konnte.

[@UrsulaDehler1923]

@@WDRBIGBAND krass, Eure Qualität ist wie immer ganz toll! Alles Gute allen!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@johnsharpe734]

Another great gig from the WDR big band. Thanks to you all!

[@DonNizam]

Sweeeeet mutha'! I love it! Brilliant music arrangement and superbly interpreted from each musician in the band. Many thanks for putting up this video.

[@gsteps2]

...simply wonderful!

[@jorgestramusic]

Soooo great!.... incredible arranger Bob Mintzer is and he has the best Big Band to handle his arrangements.

[@mrcountbasie]

What a excellent sound!

[@DebbSaxx1]

Basie is the greatest, and the lady playing the alto sax on Basie’s Blues is terrific!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Debb! Karolina Strassmayer is then name of the alto sax player:)

[@DebbSaxx1]

@@WDRBIGBAND thank you for the info. :)

[@ROBOTxSHUFFLE]

The groove was so amazing!

[@jordantaylorreed]

SUCH good musicians

[@colettetoutant5179]

J'adore ce concert! Quels musiciens! Bravo!

[@deenne-delphinenerot2360]

Marvellous !!! Thank you so much !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Delphine, great that you have fun with our music! 👍🙏

[@thomascampbell1932]

Wunderbar!!

[@bbone1964]

Love Bob's funk inspired tune at 1:01:33 called " Off Basie". Every time I hear a new tune like this I get chills up my back. Been that way for 35 years .

[@rafaelrey5365]

Pure art,spiritually, sensibility, humanity to the greatest level. Thanks so much for this video. Caracas vzla.

[@timothyprince211]

I love this band period virtuosic masters a true tribute to accomplished chemestry it's amazing they respect each artists vision all while bringing themselves to the compositions amazing made me go back to the piano back to scales and reading.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Mr. Test - Awsome...Welcome!

[@MrViglioni]

FANTÁSTICO!!!!!!!!

[@DrJonesJazzMore]

awesome big band, sounds very good

[@drumz47]

Hans Dekker can swing la band into the next hemisphere. Band is only great as it's rhythm leader and he kills all the arrangements. ON POINT SLAYING DRUM SOLO ....... AMAZING TIME KEEPING WITH SKILLFUL TASTE.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌 Gregory!

[@HB-ve4wi]

P.I.A.N.O. !! Amazing.

[@misiclover1658]

WDR you guys are excellent. I enjoy your cool jazz, so keep on keeping on.

[@zinwah]

Don't know how I missed this--but better late than never! Great performances with so many fine solos .

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, david!

[@avarmadillo]

Bob, you sound great. Do you remember when we both studied with Kal and played clarinet duets at my place? I do.

[@robertcurrysr.5432]

An excellent big band. I was really engrossed with the pianist. The most nimble fingers that I have ever witnessed and I'm a 92 year-old music lover.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Wow, at 92 you must have listened to a lot of music, Robert! Thank you very much for the nice words! We are very pleased!

[@robertcurrysr.5432]

@@WDRBIGBAND 👌🎺Yes, I was lucky enough to have seen the Stan Kenton Orchestra 13 times and Jazz at the Philharmonic twice,

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Robert! Bleiben Sie gesund und kommen Sie mit uns nach Deutschland. Das wird ein Spaß!

[@jairochavarriaga547]

Este el arte clasico y virtuoso del Big band que en cerebros bien puestos nunca podrá desaparecer

[@ChannelMaster720]

I ALWAYS LOVED THE COUNT AND HIS HUMOUR. THIS IS A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO HIM AND HIS BAND. HE'D BE PLEASED! SYLVIA! 4/21

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much, Silvya!

[@ronaldunkel2681]

As smooth as your favourite drink folks. Imo one of Germany’s best (very professional) big bands. That piano intro is magic and all the other solo’s. Great arrangements, solo’s and album which is excellently recorded. Thanks, G’day & Cheers!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌👍

[@ronaldunkel2681]

@@WDRBIGBAND like I mentioned before you guys are great and wishing you all the very best. Toodeloo’s & Cheers!

[@ISLEaxe]

This is undoubtedly one of my best favorite big bands .Topped only by my first favorite, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis orchestra.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thankx ISLEAXE

[@savariaxa]

The Metropole orchestra from the Netherlands is at the same level look at North Sea Jazz festival 2003 featuring Pat Metheny Minuano amazing stuff 😊

[@delicious9824]

so great. One of my top3 favorite concert about count basie orchestra. Especially their ensemble in shiny stocking is dope.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🙏

[@marksullivan6427]

An incredible sound from amazing musicians!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Mark, thanx for watching us!

[@jacquesweber2384]

Fantastique !... on se prend juste à désirer un petit grain de folie en plus, tellement c'est impeccable et sérieux !..

[@CelsoEduardo]

TOP!!!!!

[@jernejbregar5144]

nice stuff

[@santiagosuarezgarcia3305]

Como sopla Paul heller este xaso tenor y multi instrumentista que poderío que limpieza y luego entra el trompetista que fuerza que grandisimo músico

[@alexandrkopyisov3142]

ок

[@givigachechiladze9158]

"Cute" and Cool. Genius of scoring.

[@ggrey5990]

Simply spectacular. No, wait I forgot immaculate. VLG aus Frankreich

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Gwynne.

[@JeanPaul-Godtier]

Powerful and sensitive, this is the best classical jazz you can find, i'm sure Count Basie would like that ! My favourite big band.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much, Lo Gi!

[@hornsby5533]

Ich bin begeistert. Danke.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Das freut uns zu lesen! Danke dir fürs Zuschauen!

[@paulbelfrage876]

Shiny stockings!!..Oh yeah, Gorgeous groove. I'm melting, a BIG smile on my face. Beautiful

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching, Paul!

[@heinvanmaarschalkerwaart9799]

Tremendously awesome.

[@jean1801]

Hallo Hein, I also enjoy this very much

[@michaelireland7239]

unbievable precision virtuosity,& musicianship, bravo too all & the one &only bob mintzer

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@ michael: Thank you very much!

[@Stubummer]

This is fantastic!!!!!!!

[@nqobizwenyide7436]

Exquisite sound.

[@nqobizwenyide7436]

Exquisite sound.

[@KitCotter]

DELIGHTful ! Love this young pianist, too

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Kit! Thank you!

[@dandiacal]

This is a most interesting project more for what Mintzer didn't do than what he did do (which amounts to the same thing of course). He could have gone much "further out" but didn't, so deep is his respect and love for the Basie and jazz tradition...and yet it is very creative and I still hear Mintzer in there (for example from 15:28 ) and of course Off-Basie :)

[@arminsteinke2301]

Selten wird man Zeitzeuge von etwas neuem oder erlebt persönlich eine Änderung in Stilistik und Interpretation. 1985 ; Bob Mintzer und " Incredible Journey " war so ein Moment. Welch großartiger Musiker.

[@RobyBraun]

C'est mon big band préféeé

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci beaucoup, RobyBraun!

[@xlomen]

Great band and immaculate recording as always.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi xlomen, thank you very much for following us!

[@massimoraschilla7946]

Grande Bob Mintzer e ottima Big Band

[@lastknowngood0]

Awesome solos Flugel, Tenor & Tbome!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx! 👍

[@mossmonaco9061]

Nice one Hans!

[@rmoraespinto]

I miss Shannon in the group. All other trombone players are tops (especially Mr. Cimbassionista), for sure... but Shannon is another ball game. I also miss Johan Hörlen (on alto sax) though we have the excellent Ms. Strassmayer playing (and doubling in flute and alto) in this venue. Happy to hear/see Mr. Test on piano (super) and Mr. Heller on tenor (he is a heck of a player, tested for years of tenure at the WDR). Mr. Mintzer has put forward excellent compositions and arrangements -- fresh ideas and all that makes a great tapestry for Count Bassie's songbook. Last but not least, the impeccable cooking trio (bass, drums and guitar) that has in Mr. Goldsby a steady pulse and great notes of choice! Thank you for the up!

[@tobiasobsen1287]

what does ball game mean?

[@goinxnginx]

Excellent comments, Ricardo! I totally agree, man. I have been a fan of WDR (and Bob Mintzer) for years. Bob's book Blues Etudes is what inspired me to keep studying saxophone, and it gave me encouragement, but I will never be in the "ball park" of these monsters. Shannon is definitely amazing, and I love her vocals as well. Can't wait to find out what she is currently pursuing. I think it wonderful that so many cultures and countries are embracing this music and respecting the traditions, yet allowing it to evolve as jazz does. With more good listeners and fans as yourself on KZbin, I am totally relieved that big band music is not even close to dying. I hope you will post more comments, because this one was quite compelling.

[@rmoraespinto]

Thanks for the words, goinxnginx. And thanks for the encouragement. I think we are all fortunate that jazz still has a foot on tradition while embracing so many cultures. It also has a luangage that allows musicians from all parts of the worls to play the music even if they have not met or rehearsed before! Rgds from Brazil!

[@rmoraespinto]

@@tobiasobsen1287 just game.

[@michaelmccrary5037]

Nice, easy-going Basie style. Quiet with lots of restraint.

[@klementbund9694]

Die WDR BIG BAND ist grandios !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌Klement!

[@BrennenL]

First time listening to this band (used as background music)...... what a pleasant experience. I will explore your page more!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Brennen! Welcome to our channel! You will find many interesting tunes!

[@franciscojavierruiz7219]

This WDR enormous band can be listened from the outer space: what a Project come true!! Sincere congrats!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Francisco, who knows....who will be the first big band in space:)

[@franciscojavierruiz7219]

@@WDRBIGBAND You bet!!

[@susiesun868]

24：10, very wonderful and harmonized!!

[@user-bo2sj9xc5k]

Das ist fantastish

[@jndune50]

Tight sound.

[@paulrodberg]

Wonderful everything. Tasty solos.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Paul!

[@karinschmidt1057]

Herrlich, wundervoll !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Karin, vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen!

[@octaviomunoz745]

Felicitaciones y agradecimientos a todos los músicos integrantes y directores de tan magnífica Big Band que deleitan a auditores amantes del jazz.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Muchas gracias, Octavio!

[@mariobecerra6251]

Ufffffffffffffff Nice sound !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Mario!

[@harrywapenaar6753]

Fantastische band! Chapeau!🎶💪👏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 Harry!

[@jazzrat2000]

Wonderful and it's so nice to see Bob in the tie:)

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉 Tim!

[@borisfreydkin2460]

Музыканты-один лучше другого!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Спасибо вам за комплимент.

[@log185]

Best Big Band , love

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊thank you!

[@titirios1]

Bravo WDR , bravo Bob , tight , hot and groovy , congrats

[@PaoloLongo]

Very good WDR Bb! Bob Mintzer great!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Paolo!

[@danbodanis3983]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️ from 🇨🇦!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Dan, 👍🙏

[@marcelocanonico4564]

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD... ANOTHER FOREVER FOR THOSE ABOUT THE BOSS WIZARDS OF BRASS!!!! THAKS FOR NOW AND THEN.... GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL!!!!

[@paulchristianstaicu4795]

Class beyond words

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for listening, Paul!

[@paulomachado1307]

Grande Billy Test !!! Parabéns , você está tocando muito.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Muito obrigado, Paulo!

[@cidaferreira4793]

Do Brasil... it's a wonderful moment!! Congratulation!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Cida!

[@allanblack1645]

Great concert! Karolina nails it on Run For Your Life! GO GIRL!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Allan!

[@jaykay1053]

Unbelievable! Super Musicians! First though, a camera suggestion: Please consider way fewer view changes, especially during solos. (Very frustrating and distracting, unfortunately.) Having said that... You're definitely my new favourite Big Band! Totally World-Class! I don't think I'd ever run out of amazing musical moments to point out because everything was truly spectacular. My congratulations and deep thanks for posting this amazing performance!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanks for your opinion, jaykay!

[@Matthew-ll3fp]

aston a křišťálový vodopád 432Hz you’re probably alone on that

[@Edspillanemusic]

I like the changes because they emphasize what’s happening in the other sections and remind us what we’re hearing.

[@modafotoab]

I quite agree jaykay. The sometimes rapid cuts between musicians in the hope of catching them playing one or two notes is often hectic, disturbing and distracts from the music. There's no point cutting to the soloist standing out front if he/she is not actually playing at that precise second. If the cut has already been made, stay there until they have played something!

[@chriswilkes4350]

@@modafotoab Agreed.